A few years ago, I wrote about my 10-year-old grandson's story sword that could disintegrate every living thing it touched. He was using the idea to get rid of the bad guys.

I told him I wished there was a weapon to disintegrate rage and hate — and concluded love is that “weapon.”

That sounded so unrealistic with suicide bombers attacking our troops — and their fellow Afghans — at the time. How can love plow through a lifetime of hate? That's some unforgiving bitter soil.

Jesus dealt with this among His band of 12. He had sent them out on their own, giving them power to heal the sick and proclaim “the kingdom of God.” They were so successful — even commanding dark powers — they thought they were invincible.

When they were all back together, and traveling with Jesus through a village i

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